If you are wanting a more traditional and relaxing camping vacation, then this RV Camping Resource on RV campgrounds in Townsend, TN will help you find the perfect campground for your trip.
I’m just going to tell you upfront, Townsend, TN is my favorite Smoky Mountains town. For the time being, Townsend is still considered part of the peaceful side of the Smokies without the added hustle and bustle found in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
If that’s your kind of vacation, then you should stick around. We have rounded up 8 RV campgrounds in Townsend, TN that will help you find your zen.
What is Townsend, TN Known for?
Townsend, TN is the perfect place on the side of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park where you can experience nature in all its glory and at the same time explore activities while discovering your inner zen.
Known as the ‘Peaceful Side of the Smokies’, we have listed some of the activities Townsend, TN is known for that will let you experience peace and serenity.
- Cades Cove – is the most-visited area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where you can bike, drive, or walk and see wildlife.
- Enjoy attractions such as horseback riding, tubing, and other family-friendly activities.
- Check out beautiful rock formations at Tukaleechee Caverns
- Townsend Spring Festival & Old Timers’ Day
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center- is dedicated to preserving Townsend’s unique culture.
You easily have the Great Smoky Mountains at your doorstep when you stay at one of these RV campgrounds in Townsend, TN.
Campgrounds in Townsend, TN
Located just across the Little River from the heart of Townsend, this family-friendly campground in Townsend, Tennessee has so many fun amenities for the whole family you might not ever leave the campground!
This quiet RV campground in Townsend has just enough amenities to offer a comfortable stay without losing focus on the natural attractions that draw visitors here in the first place.
For the closest camping to Cades Cove, choose this National Park Service campground. It may be a bit more rustic than the other RV campgrounds in Townsend, but you can’t beat the location!
This KOA resort near the Smokies has everything you’ve come to expect from a KOA Holiday resort. With Deluxe Cabins and Camping Cabins, even your non-camping family members will love this Townsend, Tennessee RV campground.
This luxury RV campground in Townsend has everything you need for a comfortable vacation near Cades Cove. If glamping is your jam, then Little Arrow Outdoor Resort is the perfect spot for you.
This quiet riverside RV resort is located in the Walland between Knoxville and Townsend. Riverfront access offers opportunities for fishing, paddling, or tubing.
This campground in Townsend offers the best of both worlds for campers looking for an escape to nature with the conveniences of town just a few minutes away. It currently offers RV sites, tent sites, and glamping cabins for rent.
Just nine miles from Cades Cove, this riverfront campground has a friendly base of more permanent campers, with full hookup sites and several cabins available for rent.
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